Matthew
When Will You Know? (St. Matthew 5:20-26)
If you drive through the city of Philadelphia — which I do often — you see a number of buildings with names on them … — the Kimmel Center … concert hall — the Sidney Kimmel Medical Center — the Honickman Center at Jefferson Hospital — the Perelman Campus at Children’s Hospital … the list…
Read MoreThe Triumphal Entry (Matthew 21:1-17)
Years ago my cousin was married to a rabid Redskin’s fan. We would have some great back and forth … especially because the Eagles weren’t that good at that time. The tides have turned. As you all know, the Eagles won the Super Bowl this year and so, I would like to offer my condolences…
Read MoreInto the Wilderness (St. Matthew 4:1-11)
A few years ago I was at America’s Keswick for a conference when the State of New Jersey considered legalizing marijuana — which is now a reality. The very thought of that brought a lot of concern to the staff at Keswick — especially it’s President and CEO. The reason for the concern was…
Read MoreIn God’s Time (St. Matthew 20:1-16)
So … the Eagles won the Super Bowl last week in decisive fashion. I realize that I am in the middle of Raven’s and Oriel country and I don’t know a whole lot about Baltimore or DC sports teams … because even though I’ve lived in New Jersey for the last 42 years … I…
Read MoreThe Tares in the Wheat (Matthew 13:24-30)
I don’t have many hobbies … I don’t hunt … fish … or play golf. Perhaps that’s the reasons that I haven’t retired. One thing that I do like to do … if able … is to visit Cathedrals and Old Churches. If I am traveling … I try to make it a point to…
Read MoreOne of Many (St. Matthew 2:19-23, Isaiah 61:1-3)
2024 is behind us. For some of us 2024 was a very difficult year. For me … a day doesn’t go by when I don’t think about my daughter … actually multiple times a day. But then … I am thankful that she is no longer in any pain and that she is in…
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